A group of Iraqi Shiite political parties that includes Iran-backed militias has contested the outcome of the weekend's first parliament session after October elections.
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Popular Mobilization Forces – Involved In
Investigation finds militias involved in Iraqi post-election violence
A special committee implicates militias in causing violent clashes on Nov. 5
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Mosul under Iran occupation
Civilians in the Iraqi city of Mosul complain about the power of the militias who freed them from the clutches of the Islamic terror group IS, but turned to ...
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Iran-linked militia calls up thousands of volunteers to fight US forces
An IRGC-linked armed faction in Iraq has urged men across the country to take up arms against any US forces remaining after Dec. 31, claiming to have received tens ...
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Pro-Iran parties controlling Iraqi scene ahead of elections
Iraq plans to hold its elections on October 10, opening the door for frantic competition between the country’s political parties, which strive to win the largest number of seats ...
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In Iraq, Iran faces growing backlash
As Iraq heads to the polls on October 10, a spotlight has fallen on the outsized influence neighboring Iran wields -- but also on the growing popular backlash against ...
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